Clatsop County Extension hosts a talk by Junichi Matsuo from the Japan Fire Headquarters Prevention Division in Sanda City who will speak about his experiences as an emergency manager responding to the subduction zone earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011.

The event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial St., Astoria.

Matsuo, who is being hosted by OSU Extension Service County Leader Patrick Corcoran with support from Clatsop County Emergency Management, is passionate about talking to local emergency managers and sharing his lessons learned. He will speak briefly and offer opportunities for audience questions.